The venture team at Emerson Collective is scouting an investing team member at the Associate or Senior Associate level, commensurate with experience to its growth stage investing (Series B+).
In this role you’ll demonstrate an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit as you perform diligence on target investments (specifically, tech-focused social enterprises), prepare and present analyses and recommendations, and support portfolio companies post-investment.
Applicants need 2–6 years of relevant work experience in venture capital, a startup/technology business, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting. Prior analytical experience is a must. Also, this position is located in Palo Alto, California.
Emerson Collective deploys a wide range of tools in pursuit of a more equal and just America, and focuses on creating systemic change in education, immigration, climate, and cancer research and treatment. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs (spouse of the late Steve Jobs), the organization works to create new possibilities for individuals and communities.
What I love
This is a superb opportunity to learn about impact investing, social entrepreneurship and social impact at a deeply resourced organization with a very talented team that has a systems change focus and an exciting set of priorities (see below).
I like that the org has offices that span the US (i.e., Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Oakland, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.).
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See A Letter from Laurene Powell Jobs - exquisitely articulated.
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